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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 573.14, 791.10 and 407.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 573.14, 791.10 and 407.72 is: 562.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    573.14 : 791.10 = 407.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    573.14/791.10 = 407.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    573.14x = 791.10 × 407.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    573.14x = 322,547.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 322,547.29/573.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 562.77

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